Namwon Silsangsa Temple (실상사(남원)) - Sightseeing - Korea travel and tourism information

Namwon Silsangsa Temple (실상사(남원))

Explanation

Silsangsa Temple was constructed by Monk Jeunggak, as one of nine special temples in the year 828. The temple was established because of the theory of divination, based on topology. The belief held that Korea’s good spirit would be taken away to Japan, bringing bad luck if the temple was not constructed at this particular location. The temple was reconstructed in the 26th year of King Sukjong’s reign (1700) after it was completely destroyed during the Imjin War (1592-1598). However, it was almost burnt down in the 19th year of King Gojong’s reign (1882).

It is presently preserved just as it was during the Unified Silla Kingdom, with its three-story pagoda and its 11 treasures with a total of 17 cultural assets. The entrance of the temple lies in the middle of a rice field and the temple has a pastoral view, surrounded by trees. From the entrance, visitors can cross the half-moon shaped stone bridge to find a remarkable totem pole.

Inquiry

+82-63-636-3031

Homepage

www.silsangsa.or.kr
www.templestay.com

Information Use

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-63-636-3031

Parking facilities : Available

Day off : N/A (Open all year round)

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Restrooms
Available

Admission Fees
Individuals - Adults 1,500 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won
Groups - Adults 1,300 won / Teenagers 1,000 won / Children 700 won

* Group: 30 people or more

Interpretation Services Offered
Not available

Location

94-129, Ipseok-gil, Namwon-si, Jeonbuk-do

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